Typical dose
200-500 mg of elemental calcium per serving, oft...
About this supplement
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 200-500 mg of elemental calcium per serving, often taken 1-2 times daily with or without food.
- Suggested range
- 200-1000 mg elemental calcium daily
Potential benefits
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Other forms of Calcium
Compare absorption and active amounts with sibling forms:
Slow-digesting milk protein; provides sustained amino acid release.
Highly bioavailable calcium form; does not require stomach acid for absorption.
Highly bioavailable calcium form; does not require stomach acid for absorption.
Slow-digesting milk protein; often used in shakes and medical foods.
Slow-digesting milk protein; common in meal replacements and medical nutrition.
Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
142606-53-9 (common for the complex)
Formula
Variable complex; typically represented as Caₓ(C₆H₅O₇)ᵧ(C₄H₄O₅)₂ where x, y vary.
Physical properties
How it’s made